It’s emp ty in the (C#m)val ley of your (E)heart, the sun it ris es (C#m)slow ly as you (E)walk a way from all the (C#m)fears and all the (E)faults you’ve (G#m)left be (E)hind.
The har vest left no (C#m)val ley of your (E)heart, the sun it ris es (C#m)slow ly as you (E)walk a way from all the (C#m)fears and all the (E)faults you’ve (G#m)left be (E)hind.
The har vest left no
But (E)I
will (A)hold on (E)hope, and I
won’t (A)let you (E)choke (A)on the (E)noose a (B)round your neck.
And (C#m)I’ll
find (A5)strength in (E)pain, and (C#m)I
will (A5)change my (E)ways.
I’ll (A5)know my (E)name as it’s (B)called a gain.
’Cause I have oth er
So come out of your (A)cave walk ing on your (E5)hands, and see the world (A)hang ing up side (E5)down.
You can un der stand de (A)pen dence when you (E5)know the (B)ma ker’s (E)slant.
So (E5)make
your (A)sir ens (E)call and (E5)sing
(A)all you (E)want, I (A)will not (E)hear what you (B)have to say.
’Cause (C#m)I
need (A)free dom (E)now and (C#m)I
need (A)to know (E)how to (A)live my (E)life as it’s (B)meant to be.
(E)(Ah,
ah,
(E)ah.)
(E)(Ah,
ah,
(E)ah.)
And (E)I
will (A)hold on (E)hope, and I
won’t (A)let you (E)choke (A)on the (E)noose a (B)round your neck.
And (C#m)I’ll
find (A)strength in (E)pain, and (C#m)I
will (A)change my (E)ways.
I’ll (A)know my (E)name as it’s (B)called a gain.
The Cave — Piano Accompaniment Lead Sheet
Lead sheet view of the piano accompaniment for "The Cave" by Mumford & Sons: melody on the staff, chord symbols above, lyrics below. Ideal for singers, choirs, and band rehearsals. Original key E, 144 BPM.
Tip: Press play and sing the melody on top of the piano. If the original key (E) sits too high or low for your voice, use the transpose control to shift the accompaniment into a comfortable range — the backing moves with you. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the vocal melody in.
Try other practice modes:
About “The Cave”
- What key is the piano accompaniment for "The Cave" by Mumford & Sons in?
- The backing track is in E at 144 BPM. If that doesn't sit in your vocal range, use the live transpose control to shift up or down semitones — the accompaniment moves with the new key automatically.
- Can I sing over "The Cave" with this accompaniment?
- Yes — that's exactly what it's built for. The vocal melody is muted by default so you can sing freely. Need a pitch reference? Tap the mic icon to bring the melody back in at a lower volume.
- Is this a karaoke version of "The Cave"?
- Effectively yes — it's the piano-only backing for "The Cave", with no vocals. You can also slow it down to practice tricky verses, then bring it back to full tempo.
- Can I use "The Cave" as a backing track for my instrument?
- Absolutely. Singers, guitarists, violinists, wind players, and instrumental practice in general all work — the piano holds the harmony so you can carry the melody on whatever instrument you play.
- Can I download the accompaniment for "The Cave"?
- Yes — registered users can download MIDI + MusicXML (open in any notation software). PDF sheet music is also available for the full arrangement.
- Who wrote "The Cave"?
- "The Cave" was originally performed by Mumford & Sons. This piano accompaniment is an arrangement of that song, designed for sing-along and play-along use.
- What other backing tracks by Mumford & Sons are available?
- Other accompaniments by Mumford & Sons: "Babel", "Believe", "Ditmas". Same toggle-the-melody, change-the-key setup.
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